Adrian initially didn't want to bother with the burly man, but since Mr. Haney seemed eager to witness a spectacle, Adrian decided not to back down. A little confrontation was no big deal to him, after all."Hmph, what 'first come, first served?’ The rule on Celesta Rain Island is that the strongest wins. Don't be so naive. Besides, I've offered a higher price, so it should go to the highest bidder,” the burly man countered."In that case, why don't we make a bet?" Adrian chuckled.He wasn't a pushover and was now angered by the burly man's arrogance. He originally wanted some peace and quiet, so he chose a remote island that was not only far away but also in poor condition and much further from Celesta Rain Island. Why then would such an island still be targeted?Adrian had no grievances or enmity with the burly man before him. Since there were no past conflicts and Adrian hadn’t even seen him before, why was this man deliberately making things difficult for him? It must be that t
Similar pictures were painted all throughout history. Victors could easily tarnish the enemy’s image and exaggerate their own achievements. What despicable deeds those above level-nine had done in private were unknown. Whether they had ever ambushed someone, turned against friends, or committed other disgraceful acts, nobody knew. It was only known that they survived and told their stories. Although these stories were embellished, flawed, and distorted, they became hymns of praise for the victors.The burly man’s disdain for ambush tactics made Mr. Haney very contemptuous of him. It was merely because the man had a sworn brother that he was so arrogant, looking down on others. Yet now, he despised ambush tactics. In true life-and-death moments, this man would undoubtedly drag others down.Seeing that the burly man was still unwilling to give in, Adrian decided to set aside brute force and use an immortal technique to resolve this. He secretly formed a seal with his left hand, prepari
Adrian couldn’t understand why the burly man was using such extreme measures against him, especially since they had no prior issues. It seemed odd that he was so determined to eliminate Adrian.When the burly man saw that Adrian was no longer holding back and becoming more ruthless, his own murderous intent was unleashed. But suddenly, he backed off, pretending like nothing had happened. However, Adrian sensed that this person posed a threat and could not be allowed to remain.After the fight came to an end, Mr. Haney gave Adrian a set of island barriers and residence barriers. Typically, only residence barriers were provided, but the inclusion of an island barrier meant there were mortals living on the island.Following official authorization from Celesta Rain Island, Adrian became the lord of Lumia Isle, and the mortals there were required to obey him and work for him. He had to pay a significant sum of three thousand low-grade essence stones for a ten year leash on Lumia Isle. Ma
During the Daemonia invasion, Ethereal Pagoda was already established and played a key role in helping many factions enhance their formations. This support helped Celesta Rain Island survive the daemonic calamity, earning the family running the business even greater respect from Celesta Rain Island’s island leader.Over generations, the power of Ethereal Pagoda's formations had significantly improved. However, their formations were known for their strong defensive capabilities but lack of offensive power, making them resemble an iron bucket. This defensive focus had probably been shaped by the daemonic calamity, influencing the business’ creative direction.Some immortals had criticized Ethereal Pagoda’s formations as too cumbersome, arguing that a purely defensive approach was ineffective. Ideally, formations should be unpredictable to exhaust and confuse enemies, using illusions or offensive tactics to keep them on edge.Adrian, however, was unconcerned with the mixed reviews of E
Adrian waved his hand, signaling Taya to continue, undeterred by the price.Taya then led Adrian to the second floor, where they found a simpler counter. The formation flags and discs here were sparse and less ornate than those downstairs, giving off an ancient, unrefined vibe, suggesting they were based on older designs.“This formation is called the Spirit Locking Formation. It should meet your needs,” Taya said, pointing to a formation disc.“Spirit Locking Formation? What’s special about it?” Adrian asked, intrigued by the name.Taya explained with a smile, “This formation not only defends against level-nine attacks but, when operated personally, can even withstand assaults from Celestial Forge Stage immortals.”“Is that true?” Adrian asked, pleased.“Absolutely!” Taya continued, “The name ‘Spirit Locking’ is somewhat misleading. The formation has two main functions. First, it weakens the spiritual energy of enemies. When they enter the formation, their spiritual energy is im
Taya, even at the risk of offending Adrian, insisted on explaining the formation’s details. Her thorough guidance was immensely beneficial, and since Adrian wasn’t in a rush, he appreciated her effort.Ethereal Pagoda was meticulous. Behind the formation disc was a comprehensive guide detailing how to set up the formation. It covered where to place the flags, how to move them, and how to control the disc. The instructions were clear enough for even a novice like Adrian to follow and set up the formation on his own.To master and adapt the formation effectively, Adrian would need to practice diligently. Taya also emphasized the importance of a celestial vein for optimal protection. A celestial vein was essential for maintaining the formation’s operation continuously; relying solely on essence stones could lead to interruptions in spiritual energy. Continuous bombardment by enemies could exploit these weaknesses.Despite Taya’s lengthy explanations, Adrian was satisfied with the shop.
Adrian’s arrogant tone infuriated Tiger. It was one thing for Adrian to be hostile, but his sarcastic comments after Clyde’s sincere apology were intolerable.But despite this, Clyde continued to smile and maintain a conciliatory demeanor.Adrian then remarked, “Tiger, your real name is Mattie Stein. Unfortunately, you will never break through level-nine in this lifetime.”Tiger’s anger flared, but Clyde restrained him, saying, “Tiger, do not be disrespectful to the gentleman.”“He’s just a fraud!” Tiger retorted. “He must have gathered this information through inquiries. You’re well-known on Celesta Rain Island, so finding out details isn’t difficult.”“But how did he know my identity and your name, which hasn’t been used in decades? This man is no ordinary person. We can’t afford to offend him, especially in these turbulent times.”Adrian, growing impatient with their whispering, said, “Do you have business with me? I have little time and need to head to Lumia Isle. If you plan
Driven by selfish motives, Tiger hadn't mentioned the spirit spring to anyone, which caused delays in collecting the necessary essence stones. By the time he told Clyde, it was too late; Adrian had already taken advantage of the opportunity.Adrian, not embarrassed by his lack of knowledge, asked, “Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is a spirit spring?”Clyde explained, “A spirit spring is a celestial item usually found with a high-quality celestial vein. It appears as a stream of aura essence, similar to spring water. The aura essence in a spirit spring is very dense, so training within a six-meter radius of one is like training with a high-grade celestial vein. However, beyond this range, the essence dissipates, which is why my brother was so aggressive in obtaining Lumia Isle. I hope that makes sense.”Realizing the significant advantage he had discovered, Adrian was about to respond when Clyde added, “The water from the spirit spring has many other benefits. Drinking a small